These full size sheets work with both laser and ink-jet printers. Print a sheet of labels, cut them apart, and adhere them to jars or bottles for a polished finishing touch. (This is a great price for sticker sheets--they cost 75% less than what I've found in stores.)

Raspberry Vinegar

By Monica
makes 1-2/3 cups

This recipe is so easy--no mixing, stirring, or fussing. Simply combine 2 ingredients in a jar and wait two weeks. The beautiful result has a variety of uses in your kitchen; and it makes a great gift.

Ingredients

2 cups (16 oz) white wine vinegar

1 cup fresh raspberries (or unsweetened frozen raspberries)

Directions

--Make this recipe in a mason jar, or something similar with an air-tight lid.--Rinse and drain raspberries, removing any moldy bits; add to jar. Pour in vinegar, cover tightly. Store in cool dark place undisturbed for two weeks.--Pour raspberries and liquid through a wire strainer that is lined with cheesecloth. Store finished raspberry vinegar in a tightly covered jars or bottles in cool, dark place (your pantry/cabinet should be fine). Keeps indefinitely; at least one year.

--MAKE A BIG BATCH. Triple the recipe using a 2-quart jar. This yields 5 cups of raspberry vinegar.--GIFT IT. This beautiful vinegar can be divided into smaller bottles, tied with a bow, and given as gifts. Downloadable gift tags available in original post at www.theyummylife.com/blog/2011/06/202

The last time I was in California visiting my sister, Nelda, she shared this easy recipe for making homemade raspberry vinegar. There's no cooking or stirring or fussing. Combine two ingredients, wait two weeks, and you'll have this beautiful vinegar ready to use in salad dressings and other recipes.

It has a long shelf life.This vinegar will keep for a long time--at least a year. Some say it is still good after several years.

It makes a great gift.The long shelf life makes this vinegar suitable to make up and keep on hand to use and give as gifts. In fact, you could make some raspberry vinegar now and get a headstart on holiday gifts. Wouldn't it be great to have this ready to give when December comes along? I'll share some recipes using this vinegar in upcoming posts that you could print and include with a gift bottle of this gorgeous stuff. You'll find downloadable gift tags at the end of this post, too.

It's good for you.Raspberries are an antioxidant food, which means they help prevent damage to the body by protecting its cells and membranes. They contain several phytonutrients that give raspberries their beautiful color, and at the same time do everything from preventing bacterial growth in the intestines to preventing cancer. You can enjoy the health benefits of raspberries by eating them fresh or by preserving them in food products such as homemade raspberry vinegar.

Done! The raspberry vinegar in the bowl is ready to transfer into bottles or jars and use or give as gifts. The "pickled" raspberries can be discarded; however, they are edible and can be stored in the fridge and added to salads. I'm not wild about them, personally; but you might want to taste one and see what you think.

Mason jars are widely available and an easy container option. However, it's easier to pour from bottles, and they look prettier for gift giving. You can use any kind of bottle or jar, as long as they have an air-tight top. Cork top bottles are not recommended, because the cork is porous and will allow the liquid to slowly evaporate.

Make it a gift! Homemade gifts from the kitchen are always appreciated. Not only is this raspberry vinegar beautiful and impressive, it is also inexpensive to make. And, you can see how easy it is. Anyone can make this. You can't go wrong.

All you need is a tag and a little ribbon, and your gift is ready to give. I've designed 3 tags for you to choose from. Download, print, and you're ready to go.

Download printable jar labels/tags.

Print these on card stock, cut them out, punch a hole in the corner, and hang them from the jar neck with a ribbon, string, or rubber band.

Print them on sticker paper and stick them to the jar or lid. Or, print them on regular paper and stick them on with tape.

If you don't have a printer or specialty papers, you can have a store with printing services download and print them for you (Kinkos, Office Depot, Staples, etc.)

To download and print a full sheet of tags, simply click on the image below.

Below are links to some recipes that use this raspberry vinegar. If you give this vinegar as a gift, you can print out these recipes to accompany the vinegar.

Monica

Raspberry Vinegar

By Monica
Servings: makes 1-2/3 cups

Ingredients

2 cups (16 oz) white wine vinegar

1 cup fresh raspberries (or unsweetened frozen raspberries)

Directions

--Make this recipe in a mason jar, or something similar with an air-tight lid.--Rinse and drain raspberries, removing any moldy bits; add to jar. Pour in vinegar, cover tightly. Store in cool dark place undisturbed for two weeks.--Pour raspberries and liquid through a wire strainer that is lined with cheesecloth. Store finished raspberry vinegar in a tightly covered jars or bottles in cool, dark place (your pantry/cabinet should be fine). Keeps indefinitely; at least one year.

--MAKE A BIG BATCH. Triple the recipe using a 2-quart jar. This yields 5 cups of raspberry vinegar.--GIFT IT. This beautiful vinegar can be divided into smaller bottles, tied with a bow, and given as gifts. Downloadable gift tags available in original post at www.theyummylife.com/blog/2011/06/202

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